Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Who can get Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Check if you're eligible to get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.